Free Printable File Folder Games

March
is National Reading Month. Here's a great lesson plan to teach reading with
file folder games. Students can learn just about any subject using file folder
games to reinforce content and practice skills. Here are free printable file folders games online. Besides reading, teach math,
reading, spelling, grammar, phonics, science, social studies and more. Print
games for all ages and ability levels: preschool, kindergarten, elementary,
special needs, middle school. Use for homeschool, too.

File
Folder Fun has over 100 free printable file
folder games in content areas
across the curriculum. Search by age, grade level, theme and subject. File
folder themes include animals, foods, flowers, weather, ocean life, circus.
Themes teach math, reading, science, social studies, phonics, spelling, math,
ELA (English Language Arts) history, music and other preschool and elementary
school subjects. Click the games you want. The click "download." And
voila, a screen appears with game background, pieces, cards, all materials you
need, free.

File
Folder Farm has gobs of free printable file
folder games for math, English,
reading, writing, spelling, science, social studies and more. Games can be used
with varied ages. Click the game you want. The print, cut out and and assemble.
Or better still, print in black and white. Have students color, cut and paste
and assemble. You get two activities--craft, lesson plan and game--all in one!

Cindy's
Autistic Support has free printable math file folder games. Use to teach counting, addition, subtraction,
multiplication and division file folder games. You can make individual games
for each math fact (times table) family.

To
make file folder games:

Print
game board and glue to inside of file folder. Write instructions on outside.
Laminate or cover with contact paper. Make a spinner by drawing a circle.
Divide like a pie. Label segments with game advancement options. Place
paperclip on paper fastener (brad). Poke fastener through center of circle.
Spin paper clip.

Store
game cards or pieces in zippered plastic bag or envelope stapled to folder.
File folder games store upright in filing cabinet or drawer. Get extra craft
mileage from free printable file folder games by assigning students make them.